My new disclaimer...yeah I know.

Okay, the old disclaimer was tired. The ideas were outdated and keeping me stuck in a place I don't want to be anymore...so now for something more refreshing.

I have recently changed my views regarding women. Seems I had some issues with the fairer sex due to past pain and self- centered fear. (Yes...duh applies.)

I'm done with that.

Being in recovery has helped me change my entire life, perceptions and attitudes. I cannot change my history but I can change my today and my future.

I recently realized that the women I know in recovery are some of the strongest, bravest, most gentle and kind teachers I have ever had. You exemplify integrity and spiritual growth, and I hope you know who you are.

Some may know of my past marital and relationship history and been a participant in them as well. It's past and that's where it stays...in the past.

I own my part in those failures but claim no more responsibility in any misery you may be experiencing. I am sorry, but it's time to get off the cross. We need the wood.

If you are just now joining us...

As the text of this blog is autobiographical in nature, the story starts where all good ones do-at the beginning. If this is to make any sense, it will be better read from the first post forward.(Please go to the blog archive below and click on the 2008 posts, from there you can find the first and work forward.)

I inherently turn left, when the better choice is clearly and always will be, to turn right. Perhaps the result of a faulty moral compass. Who knows?

If you enjoy it, or it makes you uncomfortable, then I have done my job. It made you feel something; and that, dear reader, is the point of it all.

Thank you in advance for reading...And in the words of Brendan Behan; "Ah bless you sister, may all your sons be Bishops."

Who also said " An Author's first duty is to let down his own country..." I got this.

Lest I become too full of my heritage may I be reminded he also said " If it was raining soup, the Irish would go out with forks." Too right.